How often do you buy new workout shoes?

[pjlippert]

Sorry if this has been asked a zillion times. So, assuming a mix of 5-6 days of Cathe's Step and weight workouts, Insanity & Turbo Fire workouts, what is the recommendation for buying new workout shoes? I bought a new pair after who knows how long because the felt "flat" like a flat tire. Bummer is the new shoes I bought a couple of months ago are insanely uncomfortable- they are wayyy to rigid and my feet fall asleep in them when I'm working out. I have long since lost the receipt.

How often do you buy new shoes? Is there some formula like there is for running shoes 300 miles or whatever. My aching feet want to know! I'm going to go back and try to find the shoes I had such good luck with.

Thanks!
Pam

 

[LauraMax]

Ummm, whenever I see something I can't resist...........

My podiatrist says every 6-9 mos, depending on how often you use them. (I've developed some unfortunate foot problems over the years & have become very close with my podiatrist

Oh, also he recommends Asics or New Balance for running & high impact.

 

[pjlippert]

Hi Laura!!

Thank you very much. I have been using New Balance (my podiotrist also recommended the same brands!). I KNOW I need to replace my shoes - maybe I'll give the Asics a try this time!

Thanks again!
Pam

 

[syzygy314]

I would suggest every 6 months. Due to us Cathletes being very hard core, I wouldn't wait longer than that. However, they do make replacement inserts that will extend the life of your shoes as well that I know some non-Cathlete friends have used and like, but I still wouldn't keep them for more than an additional 3 months.

 

[jancpa]

I replace mine about every 9 months but that is really pushing it. I can tell I should really replace them around the 6 month mark.

 

[lisa_la_machina]

I replace my shoes every 6 months at the very latest--but sometimes earlier if I notice joint or foot discomfort with the workouts.

 

[pjlippert]

Hi Lisa_La_M,

That's really interesting about the joint/foot pain. I TOTALLY should have changed shoes about 2-3 months ago. The past couple of workouts have left me with exactly that type of pain. Gonna go invest in a really good and comfy pair of shoes-- tomorrow!!

Thanks again, gals!
Pam